Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe “Killer Heels” explores fashion’s most provocative accessory. As fashion statement, a fetish object, an instrument of power and outlet of artistic expression for both the designer and the wearer, high-heeled shoe has gone through many shifts in style and symbolism. Deadly sharp stilettos, architecturally inspired wedges and… Read More
Too many clothes and too little space in wardrobe? We saw this great idea for an extra hanger at Sara’s apartment in Copenhagen. You just need a cool branch, few hooks, cord and voilà! Good luck. Photo airbnb
“Mademoiselle C” documentary film Carine Roitfeld revolutionized French Vogue during her 10 years of work as editor-in-chief. Documentary gives a unique insight into one of the fashion world’s most idolized professions, surrounded by fashion elites and stars. If you have ever dreamt about working in Vogue, you should watch it. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Nordic fashion shares a unique design heritage and a strong tradition of craftsmanship. “The Good Guys” exhibition shown during the Copenhagen Fashion Festival tells the story of male identity and timeless styles that can be worn over and over. Let’s discover the male universe and get familiar with some names… The exhibition showcase brands, that… Read More
This book is great. Completely different than other street photography albums – first time standing out from the crowd wasn’t the key. From Amsterdam to New York to Paris to Shanghai, it shows a fascinating collection of ‘anti-sartorial’ pictures of street life, taken by artist and photographer Hans Eijkelboom. Have you ever met a person wearing the same jacket as you? How did… Read More
The picture above, that reminds any Tumblr or Pinterest image found with #fashion, was taken long before we started “#”. Halston Advertising Campaign for Mens Wear was made in 1982 by artist Andy Warhol and sold recently at Christie’s auction for thousands-dollars. In today’s Inspirations we present more Warhol’s artworks – photos, drawings and prints, all associated with fashion. Since this post, Warhol won’t be the artist of Campbell… Read More
Do you know that one of the most popular world’s perfume – Chanel No.5 is a mixture of more than eighty different fragrances? Rose and jasmine, bergamot, orris-iris-root, tonka beans, musk, sandalwood, oak moss and amber. Chanel No.5 is a classic and sophisticated fragrance. The perfume was compounded by Russian-French chemist Ernest Beaux, who was commissioned by Coco Chanel. When he presented the sample scents,… Read More
Movie for tonight “Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel” Diana Vreeland was an influential figure in American fashion during the 20th century. She worked for fashion magazines, as a consultant and editor, and changed the way we experience fashion, art and life. If you’re looking for inspiring history, here it is. (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)
Christmas gift by Mulberry Watch the funny Mulberry video, showing the importance of giving the-best-Christmas-gift. Sometimes Grandma really knows best. We hope all your presents will bring a lot of joy to everyone. Merry Xmas and fingers crossed. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
This is awesome. If you’re dreaming about a perfect hand made scarf, but knitting is not your thing, you have to try that. Perfectly long scarf in less than half an hour – choosing the colour takes longer. See the tutorial. Arm knitting technique is an easy and fast way to have a scarf done in less than 30 minutes. You will need a yarn (a stretchy one… Read More
Again this week we talk about Vogue. We’ve just showed the Barbie photo shoot from Parisian issue, but this one also needs a shout! Gisele Bündchen appeared on Brazilian Vogue cover, but this is not a surprise for anyone. Lagerfeld’s cat is! Some time ago we wrote about Choupette’s Instagram profile and her cosmetics brand. Now Choupette became the first kitten on the Vogue cover.… Read More
Wow! Looking for inspirations to do your make up? See the style of every decade since 1910 to 2010. History of beauty in only 1 minute. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Your Shoes Are Rubbish Can you imagine 100% recyclable shoes? Made from rubbish, literally. This pair you see in the video was fully made from garbage found on the coast of England and the banks of the river Thames. “Your shoes are rubbish” is a talking point around consumerism and waste cycle. To read more about the project, visit www.everythingisrubbish.co.uk (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)
Marion Cotillard for Dior, again Marion and Dior, once again, in just beautiful video. Cotillard, french chanson with modern whiff, cooperation with Metronomy and Dior’s autumn/winter 2014 collection – couldn’t be different. Everything shoot in Californian countryside villa. Turn on the speakers and watch.
We really like creative attitude to fashion marketing. And what we like even more is finding that awesome videos! Hermès ready-to-wear collection was introduced in short movie, directed by Romain Laurent, “Man On The Move”. You can see it above. It’s cool, isn’t it? p.s If you’re wondering, the actual “Man” in the video is a ballet dancer Jérémie Bélingard. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
A woman, a destiny, a perfume. N°5 After long time of waiting, finally, Chanel premiered the new N°5 campaign. Three minutes of music by Lo Fang, surfing Gisele and best perfumes. Is N°5 your favourite? (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
There was a unique exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery. It’s over, but there’s a unique book left. Visit Coco Chanel’s apartment at 31 Rue Cambon in Paris presented by photographer, filmmaker and artist Sam Taylor-Johnson. 34 amazing photographs. Place where Mademoiselle Chanel worked and entertained guests like Salvador Dali, Winston Churchill and Igor Stravinsky is captured exactly as she had left it at her death in 1971. The gilt Venetian mirrors,… Read More
See the video from the most surprising and loud show from the Fashion Month – Chanel SS15 in Grand Palais, Paris. Karl Lagerfeld transformed a catwalk into a political manifestation. "Tweed better than Tweet"? The video from Chanel SS15 show you can find here.
Do you remember the “Celebrating Monogram” we wrote about last week? Here is the official video by Louis Vuitton.
Beautiful video by Louis Vuitton, showing places from the alleys of Beijing to the Venetian Canals. Great example of marketing campaign. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Sweden and fashion? Of course! A small walk in Swedish city is enough to discover people’s love for good style. Trendsetting, avant-garde, but also very practical approach to fashion, decorative arts and design can be seen in Gothenburg’s Röhsska Museum. Visit if you have a chance – we already did. It’s the only museum of fashion in Sweden. The Röhsska Museum is just off the main avenue in central… Read More
Summer is over, unfortunately. Time to pack away the light dresses, shorts, bikinis and straw hats… (Not so bad, if we replace them with cosy, oversize sweaters?) You might also need a case for our favourite sunnies, to keep them safe for next year. Today we are making a do-it-yourself sunglasses case. It’s simple and you can choose the pattern that reminds you of summer vacations. Pastels? Etno?… Read More
The photographer and commercial film director have joined forces. Roberto Treviño and Pedro C. Alonso from Spain started collaboration with the handbags and leather goods brand Castor/Polux. This is a fashion photography that you would never expect. Photo Roberto Treviño and Pedro C. Alonso, www.robertotrevino.es
When we think about best street fashion, sooner or later we end up in New York. There is no place that offers more multiplicity of styles, forms and colours than The Big Apple. And all you need to find it, is just a stroll. Everyday walk-to-work inspired Stacey Baker, an associate photo editor at The New York Times Magazine to start her “Citilegs” project. Stacey took the first photo in March… Read More
This is a luxury trio, without a doubt. Iman, Naomi and Rihanna showed together at Balmain cover for W Magazine. “These women are inspiring to so many different people”, said Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain. His move allowed to chart a course for the house that is more inclusive of different cultures and ethnicities. Check that out.Three generations of women. Three icons who have designated their era. Iman was one of the first black models to appear on the cover… Read More
We all know fashion designers. Like Christian Dior. Fashion illustrators always seem to play a second fiddle. René Gruau, for example, author of famous Dior advertising illustrations revolutionized the European drawings of that time. His works were presented in magazines like Vogue, Marie-Claire or Elle, and made Dior even more recognizable. Today we introduce young, talented draftswoman and fashion designer – Anna Tomaszewska. Anna Tomaszewska is known as a drawer and a designer. Fashion illustrations… Read More
And more news for today. Georgia May Jagger has just published a new video at her official fan page. It’s a TV advert for Rimmel London, you can watch it here. She’s been really popular recently. Don’t forget, Reserved AW14 collection with Georgia is already coming to online store. Check it at www.reserved.com. (Source: http://www.reserved.com/)
Luxury lingerie brand has just published their new short film. “All skipping, all dancing, all sexy” is the theme of the video promoting AW14 collection L’Agent by Agent Provocateur, designed by Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica. Actress is also a director of it. L’Agent is already known for controversy, but is this one step too far? We leave you with a teaser. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
July has just ended, but we still have a half of the summer ahead! Enjoy your time watching the retro covers from Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar magazines from 50’s and 60’s. Get inspired by the vintage looks and go out tonight. It’s Saturday. Harper’s Bazaar, February 1960Harper’s Bazaar, February 1960 Harper’s Bazaar, December 1953 Harper’s Bazaar, April 1953 Harper’s Bazaar, May 1948 Vogue, June 1947 Harper’s Bazaar, June 1950… Read More
Dozens of spectacular shows, trade fairs, showrooms, new boutiques openings, it’s just a little bit of Berlin Fashion Week. We were exploring all corners of the city, looking for unique boutiques and places where Berliners do their shopping. We visited artsy Kreuzberg, young designers district Mitte, Mauerpark flea market and luxury Kurfürstendamm boulevard. We were at Münzstrasse, Alexanderplatz and Platz der Luftbrücke, where the clothing fair… Read More
The Berlin fashion Film Festival since 2012 is an annual event, taking place during Berlin Fashion Week every July. It showcases a selection of branded videos and TV commercials made by professionals from different countries. If you’re into fashion films, it’s focused on providing a high quality content, so you can be sure to find inspiring images there. How? Nothing easier than checking the list below.The best part… Read More
Learn languages with models. Did you hear about the “Model Mother Tongue” project? In short movies models are teaching some phrases in their national languages. Who knows, if you need to ask for a cup of tea in Mandarin one day? Or order a taxi in Danish? Whatsoever, this videos are brilliant! The series is made by i-D, British fashion, music & art magazine. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
A visionary talent – Yves Saint Laurent. At the age of 21 he was chosen as the successor to Christian Dior. Few years later he already created his own fashion house to present first in France ‘ready to wear’ collection. How did he work? How was his personal life? The movie “Yves Saint Laurent” (directed… Read More
Do you know Jessie Ware? Of course you do! Meet her with Reserved at Zatoka Sztuki, Sopot, 26.07. All summer will be about music and fashion. Bob Sinclar, Lulu James, Delilah and many many more artists to appear in July and August. Check the events at zatokasztukibeachclub.pl (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Summer ♥ All good for your holidays
We already know who’s going to photograph the 2015 edition of iconic Pirelli calendar. After celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with images by Helmut Newton, the opportunity came to Steven Meisel – American photographer that has shot every single Italian Vogue cover since 1988! Controversial and unpredictable, may create one of the most exciting… Read More
Their fascinations for sweets are already known from the fragrance “Prada Candy”. This time fashion house shows the real sweet tooth, buying the most popular pastry shop in Milan! Pasticceria Marchesi, famous from delicious chocolates and cakes, is located in the most beautiful part of the city – in historical centre. We already wrote about the charms of Milan and its fashion relations, but this is the real icing… Read More
